Synfacts 2010(1): 0062-0062  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1218477
Metal-Catalyzed Asymmetric Synthesis and Stereoselective Reactions
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Palladium-Catalyzed Stereoselective Construction of Chromans

Contributor(s): Mark Lautens, David A. Candito
M. Yoshida*, M. Higuchi, K. Shishido
The University of Tokushima, Japan
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Publication History

Publication Date:
21 December 2009 (online)

Significance

The authors report a palladium-­catalyzed reaction of propargylic carbonates with 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)acetates providing functionalized chromans in a highly stereoselective manner. Furthermore, an enantioselective variant is demonstrated.